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Town Hall Market is a Hub for Under-Resourced Chicago Community
FARMERS MARKETS l Chicago's Austin Town Hall Market is small, but its goal to spark a revival in its under-resourced community is large...

Bob Benenson
Aug 27, 20242 min read


Green City Market Chef BBQ Lineup is Up... and It's Spectacular
EVENTS l Green City Market's Chef BBQ is the most anticipated tasting event in Chicago. The team has exceeded itself planning its 9/5 event

Bob Benenson
Aug 24, 20241 min read


The Still Life Beauty of Peak Season Produce
FARMERS MARKETS l I promote benefits we derive from purchasing locally produced food at farmers markets. There's an artistic element to it.

Bob Benenson
Aug 21, 20242 min read


Chicago Region Farmers Market Schedule, August 23-29
FARMERS MARKETS l OMG, it's already almost September. Most markets have a few more weeks, but don't miss the gorgeous peak season produce...

Bob Benenson
Aug 21, 20246 min read


What is It and What Do You Do With It: Cox's Orange Pippin Apples
FRUIT l Cox's Orange Pippin is a relatively rare artisan variety in the U.S.. But in England, where it originated, it has its own website...

Bob Benenson
Aug 19, 20243 min read


Community-Focused Austin Town Hall Market Plans Special Thursday
FARMERS MARKETS l The farmers market in the challenged Chicago community of Austin is holding a special event that includes a BBQ demo...

Bob Benenson
Aug 19, 20242 min read


What is It and What Do You Do With It: Everbearing Strawberries
FRUIT l Strawberry lovers in the Chicago region lament their short spring season. But a handful of regional growers produce a summer variety

Bob Benenson
Aug 18, 20242 min read


Peak Season Prevails But Transitions are Starting
FARMERS MARKETS l Peak season crops are still in abundance at Chicago area markets, but the transition to fall is already under way...

Bob Benenson
Aug 18, 20241 min read


The One With Me Giving an NYC Friend a Chicago Market Tour
FARMERS MARKETS l If you read Local Food Forum, you probably know I love farmers markets. Once in a while, I get to give a friend a tour...

Bob Benenson
Aug 12, 20243 min read


Dilly-Dallying at Daley Plaza: In the Loop at a Venerable Farmers Market
FARMERS MARKETS l National Farmers Market Week is winding down, so I paid homage to one of Chicago's oldest market, and its famed artwork...

Bob Benenson
Aug 8, 20241 min read


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